Drew Elementary

Summary:

Drew Elementary is a public elementary school in Crosby, Texas, serving 563 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Crosby Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 682 out of 968 districts in the state.

Drew Elementary faces significant academic challenges, with its students consistently underperforming on STAAR tests compared to the district and state averages. The school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the Crosby ISD and Texas state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of 3rd-grade students at Drew Elementary who were proficient or better in STAAR Reading was 24.1%, compared to 41.72% for Crosby ISD and 48.85% for the state. The school's performance also varies greatly across different student subgroups, with a notable achievement gap between racial/ethnic groups.

Drew Elementary serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with 86.15% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the state average and suggests that the school may require additional resources and support to address the unique needs of its students. Compared to other nearby schools in the Crosby ISD, such as Newport Elementary and Crosby Elementary, Drew Elementary generally performs worse on STAAR tests across various subjects and grade levels.


Detail:

Public K-5

 223 Red Oak
       Crosby, TX  77532-8009


(281) 328-9306

District: Crosby Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2660th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,452 Help


Students who attend Drew Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Crosby Middle
High:    Crosby High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  626

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.1%
African American:
28.9%
White:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Drew Elementary ranks worse than 56.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Crosby Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.1%), African American (28.9%), White (8.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Crosby Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Drew Elementary is 14.5, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Crosby Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Drew Elementary is $10,452, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Crosby Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Drew Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Drew Elementary 2660th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Drew Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Crosby Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Crosby Independent School District (Isd) 682nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Drew Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Drew Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.79 2270th 3465 34.5%
2005 41.70 2401st 3475 30.9%
2006 42.12 2416th 3476 30.5%
2007 50.10 2198th 3724 41.0%
2008 46.35 2357th 3768 37.4%
2009 47.07 2395th 3884 38.3%
2010 47.10 2476th 3937 37.1%
2011 49.67 2423rd 4095 40.8%
2012 58.89 1768th 4206 58.0%
2013 55.47 1982nd 4221 53.0%
2014 50.08 2329th 4260 45.3%
2015 50.74 2279th 4320 47.2%
2016 41.74 2733rd 4286 36.2%
2017 25.08 3471st 4329 19.8%
2018 28.93 3248th 4359 25.5%
2019 33.36 3132nd 4479 30.1%
2021 37.42 2716th 4578 40.7%
2022 42.74 2560th 4581 44.1%
2023 43.74 2552nd 4647 45.1%
2024 42.69 2660th 4675 43.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Drew Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.59 1195th 3226 63.0%
2019 61.97 969th 3333 70.9%
2021 54.77 1235th 3446 64.2%
2022 69.48 715th 3487 79.5%
2023 58.48 1239th 3556 65.2%
2024 46.03 1848th 3638 49.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Drew Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.06 2314th 3558 35.0%
2019 36.06 2342nd 3684 36.4%
2021 35.15 2396th 3799 36.9%
2022 26.51 3268th 3952 17.3%
2023 43.88 2021st 4086 50.5%
2024 30.50 3220th 4261 24.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Drew Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.83 2710th 4264 36.4%
2019 46.20 2341st 4309 45.7%
2021 52.79 1833rd 4451 58.8%
2022 58.08 1599th 4477 64.3%
2023 56.64 1726th 4521 61.8%
2024 45.84 2476th 4560 45.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Drew Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.03 3246th 4306 24.6%
2019 39.50 2703rd 4348 37.8%
2021 39.43 2611th 4499 42.0%
2022 49.31 2197th 4561 51.8%
2023 45.81 2428th 4588 47.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Drew Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.03 1078th 3106 65.3%
2019 75.92 364th 3184 88.6%
2021 47.75 1842nd 3006 38.7%
2023 48.55 1994th 2980 33.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Drew Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.49 1591st 4240 62.5%
2019 62.88 1166th 4295 72.9%
2021 57.73 1343rd 4331 69.0%
2022 60.62 1379th 4461 69.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Drew Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.72 3259th 4319 24.5%
2019 32.24 3185th 4357 26.9%
2021 36.90 2743rd 4498 39.0%
2022 36.95 2931st 4563 35.8%
2023 42.70 2583rd 4585 43.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Drew Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.28 1203rd 2483 51.6%
2019 45.87 1299th 2515 48.3%
2021 45.46 1210th 2444 50.5%
2022 37.03 1595th 2421 34.1%
2023 46.19 1197th 2443 51.0%
2024 38.46 1541st 2421 36.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Drew Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.04 2706th 4168 35.1%
2019 47.55 2156th 4188 48.5%
2021 53.57 1716th 4329 60.4%
2022 62.85 1284th 4376 70.7%
2023 56.98 1657th 4401 62.3%
2024 44.60 2443rd 4431 44.9%
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Rank History for White students at Drew Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.88 2447th 3127 21.7%
2019 14.66 2944th 3142 6.3%
2021 4.96 3039th 3082 1.4%
2022 25.12 2578th 3082 16.4%
2023 35.07 2191st 3106 29.5%
2024 58.63 1238th 3078 59.8%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Drew Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Drew Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 177 85 3 19 1 n/a n/a 0 285
1989 173 90 0 18 1 n/a n/a 0 282
1990 208 63 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1991 211 66 0 22 1 n/a n/a 0 300
1992 419 157 2 41 4 n/a n/a 0 623
1993 408 149 4 43 3 n/a n/a 0 607
1994 387 143 5 54 1 n/a n/a 0 590
1995 401 158 3 34 3 n/a n/a 0 599
1996 401 158 3 34 3 n/a n/a 0 599
1997 407 155 0 45 2 n/a n/a 0 609
1998 379 135 1 48 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1999 372 153 4 64 1 n/a n/a 0 594
2000 401 148 5 67 0 n/a n/a 0 621
2001 376 155 5 77 0 n/a n/a 0 613
2002 400 171 3 95 2 n/a n/a 0 671
2003 400 171 3 95 2 n/a n/a 0 671
2004 397 170 1 88 3 n/a n/a 0 659
2005 393 158 2 98 2 n/a n/a 0 653
2006 387 146 0 125 1 n/a n/a 0 659
2007 401 141 0 141 0 n/a n/a 0 683
2008 405 138 3 173 1 n/a n/a 0 720
2009 422 150 3 205 2 n/a n/a 0 782
2010 434 148 4 208 1 n/a n/a 0 795
2011 384 142 3 224 6 0 16 0 775
2012 353 133 3 232 1 0 13 0 735
2013 350 130 4 232 2 1 14 0 733
2014 361 125 3 247 1 0 19 0 756
2015 368 138 3 263 1 0 18 0 791
2016 355 121 3 276 0 1 15 0 771
2017 67 185 2 233 0 0 13 0 500
2018 59 183 0 237 0 0 8 0 487
2019 51 162 0 274 0 0 5 0 492
2020 62 160 0 296 1 0 8 0 527
2021 52 147 0 286 1 0 14 0 500
2022 70 145 1 308 1 0 9 0 534
2023 59 153 1 342 0 0 8 0 563
2024 55 181 1 370 1 0 18 0 626

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Drew Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 285 15.0 19.0 n/a
1989 282 n/a n/a n/a
1990 292 20.0 14.6 n/a
1991 300 20.1 14.9 n/a
1992 623 29.4 21.1 24.2
1993 607 35.0 17.3 27.7
1994 590 33.3 17.7 25.9
1995 599 36.0 16.6 30.2
1996 599 36.0 16.6 30.2
1997 609 36.0 16.9 28.6
1998 563 35.8 15.7 27
1999 594 36.9 16.1 36.5
2000 621 38.4 16.2 36.7
2001 613 39.2 15.6 35.6
2002 671 39.3 17.1 36.8
2003 671 39.3 17.1 36.8
2004 659 35.8 18.4 39.6
2005 653 36.3 18.0 44.1
2006 659 38.3 17.2 44.3
2007 683 38.1 17.9 33.4
2008 720 37.2 19.4 40.6
2009 782 37.8 20.7 48
2010 795 40.9 19.4 48.7
2011 775 40.7 19.0 50.2
2012 735 38.5 19.0 51.7
2013 733 41.9 17.4 51.8
2014 756 45.1 16.7 45.8
2015 791 46.0 17.1 49.7
2016 771 48.0 16.0 49.2
2017 500 39.6 12.6 85
2018 487 36.0 13.5 82.3
2019 492 35.0 14.0 84.8
2020 527 35.1 15.0 82.5
2021 500 37.3 13.3 77.2
2022 534 40.5 13.1 78.7
2023 563 40.0 14.0 86.1
2024 626 42.9 14.5 84.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Drew Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 285 15.0 19.0 n/a
1989 282 n/a n/a n/a
1990 292 20.0 14.6 n/a
1991 300 20.1 14.9 n/a
1992 623 29.4 21.1 24.2
1993 607 35.0 17.3 27.7
1994 590 33.3 17.7 25.9
1995 599 36.0 16.6 30.2
1996 599 36.0 16.6 30.2
1997 609 36.0 16.9 28.6
1998 563 35.8 15.7 27
1999 594 36.9 16.1 36.5
2000 621 38.4 16.2 36.7
2001 613 39.2 15.6 35.6
2002 671 39.3 17.1 36.8
2003 671 39.3 17.1 36.8
2004 659 35.8 18.4 39.6
2005 653 36.3 18.0 44.1
2006 659 38.3 17.2 44.3
2007 683 38.1 17.9 33.4
2008 720 37.2 19.4 40.6
2009 782 37.8 20.7 48
2010 795 40.9 19.4 48.7
2011 775 40.7 19.0 50.2
2012 735 38.5 19.0 51.7
2013 733 41.9 17.4 51.8
2014 756 45.1 16.7 45.8
2015 791 46.0 17.1 49.7
2016 771 48.0 16.0 49.2
2017 500 39.6 12.6 85
2018 487 36.0 13.5 82.3
2019 492 35.0 14.0 84.8
2020 527 35.1 15.0 82.5
2021 500 37.3 13.3 77.2
2022 534 40.5 13.1 78.7
2023 563 40.0 14.0 86.1
2024 626 42.9 14.5 84.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Drew Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,285 (14.7%) $7,483 (85.3%) $8,768
2020 $1,146 (12.6%) $7,945 (87.4%) $9,091
2021 $1,302 (12.5%) $9,149 (87.5%) $10,452

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3132nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2552nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 15%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Drew Elementary)2445
 21%
   3rd Grade Reading (Crosby Independent School District (Isd))3854
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Drew Elementary)2729
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Crosby Independent School District (Isd))4440
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Drew Elementary)2739
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Crosby Independent School District (Isd))3843
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Drew Elementary)2643
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Crosby Independent School District (Isd))2743
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Drew Elementary)2533
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Crosby Independent School District (Isd))2533
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Drew Elementary)4551
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Crosby Independent School District (Isd))4753
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Drew Elementary)5654
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Crosby Independent School District (Isd))5751
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Drew Elementary)4525
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Crosby Independent School District (Isd))5030
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students492563
 14.4%
African American162153
 5.6%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic274342
 24.8%
Pacific Islander00
White5159
 15.7%
Two or More Races58
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.8%86.1%
 1.4%


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Drew Elementary ranks 2660th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Drew Elementary are 59% Hispanic, 29% African American, 9% White, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Drew Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Crosby Middle
High : Crosby High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 626 students attended Drew Elementary.


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